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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1914

Page

15

Journal ad and distribution details for city readers

The notice lists local grocery and drugstore advertisers on Crogan Street and nearby avenues, and notes circulation claims surpassing rivals. It describes the Journal as published every evening except Sunday, with weekly issues issued Tuesday, eight pages, delivered citywide, subscription rates and advertising representatives across multiple cities.

Souanan Comer Pes Iteary Aenet Hi Hurlbut Crogen Street Toborg Bros. Groet Oromon Sires C. &. Busch Wershey Avenue Chayks Gropery West Hill J. Puller Bradtora Grocery CORTE Oastier

Des Moines Sunday Campaign Reviewed by Local Editor

The Des Moines Register and Leader editorial analyzes Billy Sunday’s Des Moines revival, its influence on residents, and contrasts today’s Sunday with the 1907 Muscatine era. It discusses public opinion, crowd impact, and the editor’s view on the secret of Sundays power, noting practical truths and cautions about enthusiasm.

Des Moines Billy Dies Compaien Muscatine Des Moines Register and Leader Alascatine The Register and Leader Sunday Register

Sunday tabernacle power and the challenge to sin

A Des Moines editorial lauds Mr. Sunday for his campaign methods and deep understanding of human weakness. It asserts his practical grasp of temptations and the devil, arguing his influence will long endure in Des Moines as people respond to the tabernacle and its call to righteousness, beyond temporary doctrine.

Chicago Sunday Philadelphia Rodeheaver Register and Leader Des Moines Sunday Tabernacle

Senators Cummins and Kenyon Seek Seamen's Bill Victory

Nation's capital dispatch notes Cummins and Kenyon push to move the La Follette Seamen's bill from the hostile commerce committee with support from La Follette and allies. They aim to force action before adjournment, hoping to unlock conference reports and secure a stronger safety measure for ships.

Journal Bureau Washington, D. C Cummins Kenyon United States Sen. LaFollette Commerce Committee Sen. Summins Friends of the Seamen Williams

Reminiscences from Long Ago Forty Years Ago and More

A remembered mosaic traces events from 80 40 and 20 years ago including social teas and entertainments Miss Winnie Giesler hosts sixteen friends 20 years ago Major Garlock duties Brigadier Inspector small arms praised Captain C shows merit 10 years ago Rev J W Summerville Oska loosa assists in Organ Paul Brotherhood formation led by R M Chase with officers named their roles listed

Winnie Giesler C. ¥. Garlock

Major Carnes Faces Spy Trial and Execution

The account recounts Major Carnes of the Volunteer Infantry and the execution of a Confederate spy, a young man named Charles Thompson, captured near Washington. It covers the spy’s youth, his confession of acting for a year, the court proceedings, and Carnes’ role on the firing squad in a square formation.

Carnes Volunteeer Infantry Grant Lee Major Carnes Washington Charles Thompson Michigan Ss A

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur for Dark, Youthful Hair

A home remedy is advertised to hide gray hair using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The tonic is applied strand by strand with a sponge or brush, claiming gray hair vanishes by morning with continued use. Dandruff is said to disappear and hair stops falling, with a youthful appearance emphasized. Available from A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street.

Wyeth A.W. Morgan West Second Street

Dramatic firing squad scene exposes spy’s fatherly secret

In a stark army moment a Major faces a condemned spy in civilian dress. The boy’s whispered “Father” triggers a fatal heart stop as the firing squad proceeds, revealing the major’s concealed truth only after both are dead.

Milan Carnés

Orono News Briefs and Local Movements

Mrs Mary Wolford returned to St Louis after visiting relatives in Orono for some time Ora Logan left for Badwater Wyoming to visit as brother of that place Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas and Miss Sylvia Heath attended the wedding supper of Mr and Mrs Guy Forbes at the Austin Nelson home on Wednesday evening Matt Ray Hamilton Tom Hawkins aided J H Krider in hauling hogs to Nichols Friday morning Alfred Erickson loaded hogs in Conesville Friday Mr and Mrs Roy Tipton hosted an oyster supper last Tuesday

Orono Mary Wolford St. Louis Ora Logan Badwater Wyoming Fred ‘Thomas Sylvia Heath Guy Forbes Austin Nelson Matt Ray Hamilton Tom Hawkins J. H. Krider Nichols Alfred Erickson Conesville Roy Tipton Ans I. M. Wrigley Peoria Ill Mr. Wrigley J. H. Wrigley Lavina Pontzius Wapello Brook E. Griffith Chicago Ag Lloyd Marshall Warold Edmondson Muscatine Morris Marshall Will B. Edmondson William Deford Cotter Walter Morgan Cone Margaret Jones Grinnell Eliza Williams Frank Way Korn Fred Forbes B.S. Thompson Mr. Pleasant J. T. Gambler Fredonia Columbus Junction Agnes Jernwine Halladay Nashua Joe Utterback Ainsworth Eliza Gentzler Edith Rees Oneida G. J. Church Louis Eva Church Evelyn

Local social notes include Heath Morgan Moore family

Evening introductions list Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas Miss Sylvia Heath and Mrs Walter Morgan with two sons Randall and Alert Mr and Mrs George Moore and Miss Elda and Mr Tes Beckam attend a social gathering listing several names and relations.

Pany Fred ‘Thomas Sylvia. Heath Walter ‘Morgan Randall George. Moore Elda Tes ’Beckam

Ole fool in 4th class by Abe Meortine

Fragmentary note attributes a humorous line to Abe Meortine about a simple man in class four. The quirky quote hints at self‑effacing pride and uncertainty over gifts or praise. Readers see a rustic voice and a playful assessment of self.

Ole Fool

Christmas Treat Becomes Happy Memory for Students

The event celebrated a Christmas treat provided by the teacher with several attendees listed among the present. Names include Bonnie Hopkins, Mildred Anwyl, Ruth Jennings, Wilma Duncan, Agnes Knott, Lelia Welsch, Pearl Baker, May Duncan, Merle Dean, Charlotte Mulhern, Anna McCurley, Gladys Bouton, Fern Fox, Rose Rippey, Ruth Stone, Carol Paxson, and Ruby ONeill.

Bonnie Hopkins Mildred Anwyl Ruth Jennings Wilma Duncan Agnes Knott Lelia Welsch Pearl Baker May Duncan Merle Dean Charlotte Mulhern Anna McCurley Gladys Bouton Fern Fox Rose Richey Ruth Stone Carol Paxson Ruby O'Neill

Crawfordsville Social Notes From Crawfordsville Indiana

Crawfordsville diary items note residents returning from Ohio and planning for Florida winter visits. Mrs Edmonds of South Dakota visits aunt Mrs Campbell. Mrs Barnes and daughter return from Illinois trip. H. H. seniors host teachers in Domestic Science room. junior girls entertain boys and teachers in honor of Byrent Griffith. Mrs McCleary improves after eczema. Maggie Gonn marries in Sullivan Ohio. Carrie Parker departs for Monmouth after two weeks in town. Mundt’s Carriage Works advertises auto and buggy repairs and repainting.

Crawfordsville Dee H. L. Henderson Ohio S. W. Neal Helen Florida Edmonds South Dakota Sarah Campbell Mary Barnes Viola Harvey Barnes H. 5 Domestic Science H. S Byerett Griffith Robert AfeCleary Eczema Maggie Gonn J. F. Taylor Sullivan Carrie Parker Monmouth

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